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Michael E. Patterson

Background and expertise: Director of The Hastings Center and USA Cycling; serves as chairman of the board of directors of The Child School; former general counsel, chief administrative officer, board member, and vice chairman for JPMorgan Chase & Co. from 1987 to 2009; practiced law in New York and Paris as a partner of Debevoise & Plimpton; graduated from Harvard; earned Juris Doctor degree from Columbia Law School; lives with his wife, Elena, in New York City and Connecticut, and is a bicycle racer.

Why I believe in protecting land and creating parks: "I believe in green spaces because they are good for people."

Why I support The Trust for Public Land: "I support The Trust for Public Land because no one better protects land and creates parks for people."

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Working from more than 30 offices nationwide, The Trust for Public Land helps communities raise funds, conduct research and planning, acquire and protect land, and design and renovate parks, playgrounds, trails, and gardens.